Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Now negate the world travelers, designer knit sweaters, endless wine metaphors and 5 star bed & breakfasts and imagine real life in any working class farm country. You have arrived at where I am really at. Pane & Vino, the Restaurant and Azienda I call home for the month of October deep in the hills of central Tuscany. Below is a snapshot of the chaos that is the kitchen. To my Vegetarians, this one isn’t for you. The food has radically altered from the veggie friendliness of the South. I am officially in the food capitol of Italia where Rabbit, Wild Boar, Leper, Chicken liver, Veal and Duck are the meats of choice. Stewed, braised, grilled, cured, raw, diced, ground and whole, it feels like a never ending lesson in meats diversity. The ripe colors of endless Zucchini, Peppers and Eggplant that prompted my journey have been replaced by the earthiness of Truffles, Porcini, Spinach and Fagioli beans. Let's skip any fancy plating and get into it...

M* Steady Eats

Mikesteady : Committed

About Me

Music informed my love of food; a passion that has taken exponential control over my life and propelled me to the Mecca, Italia. Proudly born and raised in Brooklyn, NY I am equal parts a renaissance boy and a progressive purist. My professional background has been driven by all variants of Music. Record store slave, proud intern, project manager, A&R, compiler, groupie, promoter/event producer, dancer, Londoner and lifestyle marketing manager. I dangled from the corporate bridge, one hand firmly planted in the pockets of the artists, chefs, vocalists, promoters, managers, producers, DJ’s, florists and photographers who inspire my life while staring down reticently at the ocean of “possibility” controlled by men in suits. My passion for a broader meaning to life and love hoisted me up and informed my next move. Hone in on food; proudly integrate hospitality, nuance, subtext, color, composition and all the senses into my future trajectory. Open a restaurant, sooner than later! Pay dues, cook, accept discomfort and ultimately shine bright!